Loving the “Bite” Recipes

Of my many tips to save time and sanity in the kitchen (found here), one of my favorites will always be the slow cooker. There’s something about having dinner done way ahead of time. Something about going for a late afternoon ride, and coming back to dinner being done. It’s not just not having...Read more »

How would describe your breakfast? Same ol’ same ol’? Or POWER-PACKED and ENERGIZING? This week, we’ll keep it short and sweet, and look at 7, 10-minute or less Power Breakfasts. Easy Breakfasts. Processed foods need not apply. These are whole-food, high-nutrient, protein-and-fiber-packed meals. You wouldn’t expect anything less, right? Recipes of the Week: 10-Minute Power Breakfasts...Read more »

Summer might be coming to an end, but I’m still loving 2 of my favorite hydrators: cold-brew tea and infused water. And the more I learn about the benefits of tea, the more I want to drink it. If you’re looking for a great drink this summer, give cold-brewed tea a try. It’s got...Read more »

This week, we’ve got an oldie but a goodie. For many decades (maybe even centuries?), athletes have been eating potatoes for fuel. At races. On rides. On runs. It’s a great choice. While many commercial sports products use maltodextrin as one ingredient in their mix, you can go to the source. When you eat potatoes, their starch...Read more »

Of my many tips to save time and sanity in the kitchen (found here), one of my favorites will always be the slow cooker. There’s something about having dinner done way ahead of time. Something about going for a late afternoon ride, and coming back to dinner being done. It’s not just not having...Read more »

Another cycling season, another energy bite recipe! And why not? Energy bites are an easy no-bake option for long-lasting fuel from home. While we all need the convenience of commercially-made cycling fuels now and then, there are a lot of good reasons to make some of it at home, too. And, if you’re gonna...Read more »

For the last 14 weeks or so, I’ve been diving head-first into research regarding tendon and ligament (and tissue) healing. Although I was already well-studied in the subject there’s nothing like “living it” to make you a better student & teacher. Just like being an athlete makes me a better sports nutritionist, having been...Read more »

I’m no stranger to caffeine. While I’m a 1-2 cup of coffee per day kinda person, I do really look forward and enjoy those cups. And, I’ve researched and experimented with caffeine extensively on the bike. As crazy as it seems, caffeine has been shown to significantly benefit both power and endurance, physcially and...Read more »

Hopefully I don’t sound like a broken record. But this week, I’m writing more about my torn ACL and MCL, surgery & recovery, and how nutrition has played a big role in it. I often judge ideas for nutrition posts by the amount of questions and interest I get from my own clients, and...Read more »

Last Autumn, I posted 10 Kitchen Time-Savings Tips for quick, healthy meals and cooking. This became a popular post, and boy-oh-boy have these strategies come in handy for me over the last month. I am currently about 4 weeks post-op (ACL reconstruction), and I haven’t had to really cook a meal yet. Why? Week...Read more »

Bored with the same-old out-of-new-ideas dinner? Let’s liven it up with a meal that’s company-worthy, compliments-guaranteed, and a change of pace from the usual grilled chicken. Even better, it’s sure to benefit your heart, your arteries, your lungs, and your energy production – basically everything you need besides a bamboo bike to ride better, right...Read more »

Right now, I’m needing a hug. Literally, just days after I wrote out my 2017 goals, I completely tore my ACL and MCL backcountry skiing, and my goals are no more. Or at least, not right now. The last weekend in January I was having a great time skiing above Vail from the Polar...Read more »

My question is other than juice, can you suggest modifications in lieu of table sugar for energy and hydration.

Answer:

Both raw/organic honey or agave can work great in the homebrew (substitute in the same quantities for the sugar, or to taste), but you do have to shake well in order to make sure they don’t settle out. Have you tried either of these? Also, make sure to use at least the minimum amount of salt recommended in the homebrew as the temps rise, you need the sodium replacement if you’re sweating.